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Active Directory Courses

Active Directory courses can help you learn user and group management, authentication protocols, and directory services architecture. You can build skills in configuring domain controllers, managing access permissions, and implementing security policies. Many courses introduce tools like PowerShell for automation, Active Directory Users and Computers for management tasks, and Group Policy Management Console for policy enforcement, providing practical experience in maintaining and securing network environments.


Popular Active Directory Courses and Certifications


  • M

    Microsoft

    Secure Access with Azure Active Directory

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authentications, User Accounts, Security Engineering, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning, Single Sign-On (SSO), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Self Service Technologies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    100 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Cloud Management, Operating System Administration, Active Directory, Server Administration, Disaster Recovery, Linux Administration, Technical Consulting, Windows Servers, Cloud Computing, Network Administration, Data Storage

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Deploying & Managing Active Directory in Hybrid Environments

    Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Group Policy, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell, Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Cloud-Based Integration, Authentications, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Deploying a Fault-Tolerant Microsoft Active Directory Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Windows Servers, Firewall, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Servers, System Testing, Network Security, SQL

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Advanced · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Active Listening: Enhancing Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Social Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Cultural Diversity, Non-Verbal Communication, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Communication, Adaptability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    634 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, File Systems, Linux Commands, Linux, SQL, Unix, Database Management, Command-Line Interface, Relational Databases, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, User Accounts

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Implement Splunk Authentication Controls

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Splunk, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On (SSO), Identity and Access Management, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Data Access, User Accounts, Scripting, Proxy Servers

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Windows Server Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Group Policy, Microsoft Servers, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Servers, Computer Security, System Configuration, Encryption

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    672 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Cybersecurity Identity and Access Solutions using Azure AD

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Active Directory, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Multi-Factor Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Single Sign-On (SSO), Software As A Service, User Accounts, Cloud Services, Enterprise Security

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    187 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Secure Access Control

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Reporting, Governance, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Project Management, Security Controls, Compliance Auditing, Project Management Software, Auditing, Identity and Access Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Intermediate SQL Server Administration Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Transact-SQL, Server Administration, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Exam MS-100 Microsoft 365 Identity and Services Course

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular active directory courses

  • Secure Access with Azure Active Directory: Microsoft
  • System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services: Google
  • Deploying & Managing Active Directory in Hybrid Environments: Packt
  • Deploying a Fault-Tolerant Microsoft Active Directory Environment: Google Cloud
  • Active Listening: Enhancing Communication Skills: Coursera
  • Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL: Google
  • Analyze and Implement Splunk Authentication Controls: EDUCBA
  • Windows Server Management and Security: University of Colorado System
  • Cybersecurity Identity and Access Solutions using Azure AD: Microsoft
  • Secure Access Control: Coursera

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